Senior / Architectural Executive

Senior/ Architectural Executive

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize concept and schematic design;
• Ensure design quality and authority compliance;
• Carry out feasibility studies and present design proposal;
• Prepare tender documentation, schedule and material specification;
• Liaise and discuss project-relevant issue with client and coordinate with consultant and contractor;
• Oversee progress of site work and resolve any arising issue;
• Develop idea, keeping in mind of client need, building usage and environmental impact;
• Identify client need and put together feasibility report and design proposal;
• Make on site visit to check on project status, report on project.

Critical Work Functions & Key Tasks

1. Feasibility and Design Support

• Support the design process to meet project objectives;
• Support the preparation of reports on the outcomes of site and zoning analysis;
• Assist to design to the client's brief, budget, timeline and in compliance with authorities' requirements;
• Assist in the development of designs taking into consideration technical aspects, relevant codes and standards, and good practice;
• Support design developments and resolution of technical issues;
• Take notes during meetings and produce meeting minutes.

2. Documentation and Tendering

• Draft project schedule;
• Administer a standard form of contract;
• Gather necessary information for work approvals based on regulatory and legislative prerequisites;
• Conduct a procurement exercise.

3. Construction and Completion

• Take notes during site meetings and produce site minutes;
• Check designs for compliance with authorities' requirements;
• Check that construction work satisfies the design intent;
• Check the construction work and quality.

4. People and Organisational Functions

• Gather information on continuous improvement opportunities to architectural services;
• Support the use of the latest built environment trends and technologies;
• Adopt environmental sustainability and green building methods;
• Direct and supervise architectural assistants to adhere to drawing standards and design specifications.

Requirements

• Graduated with a Masters or Degree in Architecture;
• Possess 5 - 8 years or more of working experience;
• Candidates with Interior Design (ID) experience are preferred;
• Candidates who are registered with LAM will be prioritised.